Chinese Consulate in Perth, Australia
Great news! From July 1, 2024 to the end of 2025, Australian citizens are granted a 15-day visa-free entry to China. Since Nov. 30, 2024, the visa-free stay has been extended to 30 days and exchange visits are also allowed. 
Procedure for Application at CVASC/by Post Visa Fees
Consul General: Mr Long Dingbin
Address: 45 Brown Street, East Perth, W.A .6004, Australia
Website: http://perth.china-consulate.org/eng/
Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Perth
0061-8-92213729 for consular protection, 9:00 - 11:30, 14:00 - 16:30
Email: perth@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00-12:00 Monday-Friday (except holidays)
China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)
Detailed information about the CVASC:
Office Address: Ground Floor, 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 (Entrance via Victoria Ave)
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3090, East Perth, WA 6892 (Postal application only)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Application Submission: 9:00 -13:00
Payment and Passport Collection: 13:00-15:00
Phone: 08 9220 3800 (12:00 -16:00)
E-mail: perthcenter@visaforchina.org
Please note that applicants holding diplomatic, service or official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the diplomatic, service, or courtesy visa, or who apply for Hong Kong SAR visa/entry permit, Chinese passport, travel document, notarization or legalization should still submit the application directly to the Consulate-General as usual without making online appointment.
Method of application, payment and time for processing
1. Applicants aged 14-70 need to submit their applications to the CVASC in person.
2. Regular processing time takes 4 working days. The Center offers express service and rush service.
3. Online appointment is needed at CVASC's website.
4. Applicants are required to pay when collecting passport. Cash, money order, company cheque, debit card, and credit card (Visa and Master card) are acceptable. However, for mail service, cash is not acceptable.
2025 Holiday Schedule of the CVASC in Perth
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Wednesday |
| Australia National Day | January 27 | Monday |
| Chinese New Year | January 28 - 31 | Tuesday - Friday |
| Labor Day | March 3 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18 | Friday |
| Easter | April 21 | Monday |
| Anazc Day | April 25 | Friday |
| International Labor Day | May 1-2 | Thursday - Friday |
| Western Australia Day | June 2 | Monday |
| King's Birthday | September 29 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day & Mid-Autumn Day | October 1-6 | Wednesday - Monday |
| Christmas & Boxing Day | December 25 - 26 | Thursday - Friday |
Recommended tours:China Tours from Australia
China Tour from Perth